Polar Plunge & Hot Clam Chowder

February 11, 2015

Ray’s Executive Chef Paul Duncan was on-site last Saturday at Golden Gardens Park to warm up the brave locals participating in the 2015 Polar Plunge. It was a fun and lively event to help raise awareness and support for the Washington Special Olympics.

In recognition of this event we would like to share with you our beloved Ray’s Cafe Clam Chowder recipe. Enjoy!

Cooking
Medium dice the potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, and sweat in medium size stock pot for 10 minutes, add the fish stock with the bouquet of herbs and simmer for 45 minutes. In a separate pot melt the butter and whisk in flour to make the roux. On low heat stir the roux for 5 minutes until nice and thick and golden brown. Add the clams, half and half, clam broth, Worcestershire, Tabasco, black pepper, salt and allow to combine. Add the roux and allow the chowder to simmer until the soup thickens. Remove bouquet garnet before serving.

Gingerbread Decorating Party at Ray’s Cafe Dec. 9!

On Sunday, December 9 Ray’s Café is hosting an all-ages Gingerbread House Decorating event and drive benefitting Mary’s Place, to help local families in need! For $12 guests will receive a gingerbread kit with supplies including icing and festive candy to build any gingerbread house they can dream up, as they sip complimentary hot chocolate. Food and …